Industrial Frozen Whiting (Merluccius hubbsi) Blocks
Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned fillets from Argentine whiting (Merluccius hubbsi), a Merluccius species in the Gadidae family, destined for industrial mincing into fish sticks or patties. Classified under 0304.79.10.15 for its precise species, frozen skinless block form, and processing purpose.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If destined for retail sale, not mincing
Lack of processing intent reclassifies to frozen fillets for direct consumption, outside the 'imported to be minced' provision.
If pre-minced or ground before import
Processed into minced fish meat, moving from fresh/frozen fillets in 0304 to prepared/preserved fish in Chapter 16.
If in skinless fillets not blocked over 4.5 kg
Does not meet block weight or division criteria; falls under general Gadidae Lophiiformes fillets heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoices specifying Merluccius spp. and end-use for mincing to prevent misclassification as retail fillets
• Monitor block weights rigorously; CBP may inspect to confirm >4.5 kg threshold for this processing subcategory
• Source from approved fisheries; provide traceability docs to meet US seafood import regulations and avoid antidumping scrutiny
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